Enter The Dungeon

[Altered Beast]

Good session! Realized, one barbell movement is more than enough for the Shoulders! Figure that was one thing putting additional stress on my pecs. Pump was sweet and strength continues to climb =)

*Haven't been sleeping well since last weekend; however, going to tough it out today! Figure it'll help me sleep training two days in a row.

Pre: New Pump Powder
Post: WPI

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper Stretching, Band Pressdowns & KB Rotator Warm Ups

Standing Overhead Press (Used Texas Power Bar)
Bar - 15 Reps
95 Pounds - 10 Reps
135 Pounds - 5 Reps
**Add Wrist Wraps**
*205 Pounds - 12 Reps
*215 Pounds - 10 Reps
*225 Pounds - 8 Reps
*235 Pounds - 6 Reps

Seated Straight Arm, DB Lateral Raises (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
30 Pounds - 10 Reps
30 Pounds - 8 Reps
30 Pounds - 6 Reps

DB Rear Lateral Raises (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
50 Pounds - 12 Reps
50 Pounds - 11 Reps
50 Pounds - 10 Reps

One Arm, DB Front Raises (Brought one arm up at a time. Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
30 Pounds - 8 Reps
30 Pounds - 7 Reps
30 Pounds - 6 Reps

Barbell Shrugs (Used Straps for complete AWESOMENESS)
345 Pounds - 10 Reps
365 Pounds - 9 Reps
385 Pounds - 8 Reps

Lying DB External Rotators (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds. Laid on bench hanging over edge)
20 Pounds - 10 Reps
20 Pounds - 9 Reps
20 Pounds - 8 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Arms today!!

[Altered Beast]

Fun session! Pump was STUPID! Getting the kiddos today for the weekend =) My son's birthday is Monday so we we have some fun stuff planned! Can't wait to see them =) =)

Pre: New Pump Powder + Creapure
Post: Creapure & WPI

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper Stretching, KB Movements & Band Pressdowns

EZ Curl Bar Skullcrushers
**Add Wrist Wraps**
Bar - 25 Reps
10PS - 15 Reps
20PS - 10 Reps
35PS - 22 Reps
40PS - 19 Reps
45PS - 16 Reps

DB Triceps Inward Extensions (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds)
45 Pounds - 15 Reps
50 Pounds - 12 Reps
55 Pounds - 6 Reps

Rope Pressdowns (Used Spud Inc Cable Pulley)
45 + 25 - 12 Reps
45 + 30 - 11 Reps
45 + 35 - 10 Reps

DB Hammer Curls (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds)
40 Pounds - 12 Reps
45 Pounds - 10 Reps
50 Pounds - 8 Reps

DB Preacher Curls (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds. Set Bench to 60 Degrees)
40 Pounds - 10 Reps
40 Pounds - 6 Reps
40 Pounds - 4 Reps

Concentration Curls (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds)
40 Pounds - 6 Reps each
40 Pounds - 4 Reps each

Go-Really-Grip Machine
185 Pounds - 10 Reps
185 Pounds - 9 Reps
185 Pounds - 8 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Legs either Sunday or Monday! Y'all have a great weekend!

[Altered Beast]

The pain spots in my upper IT Bands near the glute area acted up again (didn't last session for whatever reason). STILL got it done though! Pump was sweet, minus some pain. What else is new, eh? =)

Will most likely train tomorrow. Had to take my truck in for a recall so I'm not sure when it will be completed. Plus, with the pain in the upper IT Band area, I didn't sleep so well.

Pre: New Pump Powder
Post: WPI

Pre-Workout:
Upper/Lower Static & Band Stretching

SS Yoke Bar Squat (62 Pound Bar. Used Light Bands)
Bar - 15 Reps
152 Pounds - 10 Reps
242 Pounds - 5 Reps
*Add Power Belt**
302 Pounds - 10 Reps
322 Pounds - 9 Reps
342 Pounds - 6 Reps
**Add Reverse Light Bands**
362 Pounds - 4 Reps

Leg Press
4PPS + 25PS - 10 Reps
4PPS + 35PS - 9 Reps
5PPS - 8 Reps
**Add Reverse Bands**
5PPS + 10PS - 6 Reps
5PPS + 10PS - 5 Reps
5PPS + 10PS - 4 Reps

SS Yoke Bar, Standing Calf Raise (Stood on 3" of mats. 62 Pound Bar)
332 Pounds - 15 Reps
352 Pounds - 12 Reps
372 Pounds - 10 Reps

Seated Calf Raise
45 + 45 + 10 - 10 Reps
45 + 45 + 15 - 9 Reps
45 + 45 + 20 - 8 Reps

Calf Raise on Leg Press
5PPS - 15 Reps
5PPS - 12 Reps
5PPS - 10 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Chest most likely tomorrow!

[BigChrisF]

IT band pain or nerve pain? Sciatica?

[Altered Beast]

IT band pain or nerve pain? Sciatica?

Nah, just some rough spots that act up and get inflamed if I get lazy and don't perform the proper outside of the gym recovery work.

[Altered Beast]

NO PAIN during pressing =) I did use the American Press Bar which has neutral handles (not sure why my stubborn ass didn't think of this before) which alleviates pressure/inflammation on the injured Pressing muscles compared to a regular barbell. In fact, EliteFTS designed it FOR THAT REASON, HAHA! Pump was sweet and I was THRILLED to get a good chest session in.

*Getting the kiddos tomorrow for early dismissal and it's HALLOWEEN! I'll be able to participate in the fun neighborhood Halloween event we have every year! Won't look out the window sadly =) =) It'll be the only time I'll have my kiddos for Halloween since the divorce and I'm looking forward to it very much!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus we are going down to the coast Saturday morning =) =)

Pre: New Pump Powder + Creapure
Post: Creapure & WPI

Pre-Workout:
Upper Band Stretching, KB Rotator Warmups & Band Pressdowns

American Press Bar, Bench Press (38 Pound Bar)
Bar - 15 Reps
128 Pounds - 10 Reps
**Add Wrist Wraps**
*178 Pounds - 10 Reps
*188 Pounds - 9 Reps
*198 Pounds - 8 Reps
*208 Pounds - 6 Reps
*218 Pounds - 5 Reps
*228 Pounds - 4 Reps
*238 Pounds - 3 Reps

American Press Bar, Incline Bench Press (38 Pound Bar. 30 Degree Incline)
**Add Wrist Wraps**
178 Pounds - 10 Reps
188 Pounds - 9 Reps
198 Pounds - 8 Reps

Flat DB Flyes (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
40 Pounds - 10 Reps
40 Pounds - 9 Reps
40 Pounds - 8 Reps

DB Triceps Inward Extensions (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds)
30 Pounds - 20 Reps
30 Pounds - 20 Reps
35 Pounds - 15 Reps
40 Pounds - 12 Reps

Lying DB External Rotators (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds. Layed on bench hanging over edge)
20 Pounds - 10 Reps
20 Pounds - 9 Reps
20 Pounds - 8 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Back most likely on Monday! Y'all enjoy your weekend!!

[Altered Beast]

Opted to hit Shoulders yesterday. Energy wasn't there for Back and I don't like having bad Back training days due to there being Deadlift movements, etc =) Pump was sweet and it's always fun hitting new movements with a new training wave!

Pre: New Pump Powder + Creapure
Post: Creapure & WPI

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper Stretching, Band Pressdowns & KB Rotator Warm Ups

Seated Military Press (Used Texas Power Bar)
Bar - 15 Reps
95 Pounds - 10 Reps
135 Pounds - 5 Reps
**Add Wrist Wraps**
*185 Pounds - 10 Reps
*195 Pounds - 8 Reps
*205 Pounds - 6 Reps
*165 Pounds - 12 Reps
*145 Pounds - 15 Reps

DB Lateral Raises (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
30 Pounds - 15 Reps
35 Pounds - 12 Reps
40 Pounds - 10 Reps

DB Rear Lateral Raises (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
50 Pounds - 10 Reps
50 Pounds - 9 Reps
50 Pounds - 8 Reps

Barbell Shrugs (Used Straps for complete AWESOMENESS)
345 Pounds - 12 Reps
345 Pounds - 11 Reps
345 Pounds - 10 Reps

Lying DB External Rotators (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handle, 10 Pounds. Laid on bench hanging over edge)
20 Pounds - 10 Reps
20 Pounds - 8 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Back today!!

[Altered Beast]

Solid session Tuesday! Everything moved well and I'm nicely sore =) Pump was SWEET! Even got in some GPP! No way =)

Getting the kiddos today for a bit =) =) Training to resume Friday.

Pre: New Pump Powder + Creapure
Post: Creapure & WPI

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper/Lower Stretching

Deadlift off of 3" of Mats (Used Texas Deadlift Bar)
245 Pounds - 5 Reps
335 Pounds - 3 Reps
**Add Power Belt**
*365 Pounds - 5 Reps
*385 Pounds - 5 Reps
*405 Pounds - 4 Reps
*425 Pounds - 3 Reps

Bent Barbell Rows (Used dem StrApPerZ!)
275 Pounds - 8 Reps
275 Pounds - 8 Reps
275 Pounds - 8 Reps

Hyperextensions (Each Rep paused at top/bottom, OUCH! Held 25 pound plate)
25 - 10 Reps
25 - 9 Reps
25 - 8 Reps

Fat Neutral Grip Handle, Pulldowns
180 Pounds - 15 Reps
190 Pounds - 12 Reps
200 Pounds - 10 Reps

Fat Double D Handle, Seated Low Rows
200 Pounds - 10 Reps
210 Pounds - 8 Reps
220 Pounds - 6 Reps

GPP - Loadable KB Swings (90 seconds rest between sets)
25 + 25 - 12 Reps
25 + 25 - 11 Reps
25 + 25 - 10 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Arms Friday!!!